title: Pemphigus foliaceus: an unusual clinical feature and case reports.
abstract: Two cases of pemphigus foliaceus in 70-year-old women have been presented. The initial clinical picture, as well as results of histopathologic examinations, suggested the diagnosis of eczema. Because the therapy was not successful and changes in the clinical picture were observed, repeated histopathologic and immunofluorescent examinations were carried out. Presence of immunologic findings characteristic for pemphigus foliaceus formed the basis for verification of the diagnosis and administration of an appropriate therapy.
authors.affiliation: Dermatology Department, Medical University of Lódz, Poland.
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Torzecka
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Sysa-Jedrzejowska
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Dziankowska-Bartkowiak
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Waszczykowska
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004485:Eczema / Q000276:immunology / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010392:Pemphigus / Q000276:immunology* / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy